A/N: (Feel Free to skip my useless rambling) And we're back! You guys are going to kill me when you read this chapter...seriously, you are. Either that or you may possibly die and then sue me for murder. Anyway. I had so many feels writing this chapter, it's not even funny how far our couple's relationship escalated... have fun! ;) Oh, and don't forget to review!


1

Tremble

It was Thursday, two days after the kiss. Today was Arthur's birthday, and Karen had come up with a plan to take Arthur to one of he's least favorite places. A club. Matt and Alex had been roped into this of course. Karen had said they could bring whom they liked, so Matt was dragging Daisy along partially for the company, and partially because he knew if he didn't, he'd end up spending the whole night with Alex, and possibly getting drunk and doing something he'd regret. He was an idiot by nature, but he liked to think he still had a bit of his integrity left.

Daisy and he walked into the club close behind Arthur and Karen, Alex was behind them, and they all casually sat down. The music played loudly in the background, the beat fast and strong and pulsing in their ears. Karen looked around at everyone,

"I'll go grab some drinks, what does everyone want?"

They all stated their orders, and Karen ran off to get them. Arthur was slumped in his seat, looking absolutely miserable and like he just wanted to curl up in his trailer and hide under his covers. When Karen sat back down, handing everyone their respective drinks, he mumbled,

"I liked Alex's suggestion better."

Karen rolled her eyes, "Alex's suggestion was boring. No offense, Alex."

Alex chuckled as she took a sip, "None taken."

"But birthday cake under the stars...really?" Karen quirked an eyebrow.

"I thought it was a brilliant, quiet, nice idea." Arthur replied in annoyance.

"But it's your birthday, we have to make you a wee bit uncomfortable, hm?" She replied, chuckling.

"No we don't, do we have to, Matt?"

Matt held up his hands, "I really could care less, though...Karen did we have to go to the loudest, biggest club in Cardiff?"

"Yes." Karen nodded firmly.

Daisy laughed, "Oh come on, Matt, it's not like we haven't gone to any loud clubs in our time, gotten drunk, and done things we both regret."

Matt coughed, "Yes, but the key word is regret, Daisy."

"But we did meet at a club, and you don't regret that, do you?" She teased gently, letting him take a sip of her drink.

He smiled at her, his hand reaching over hers as he leaned in and kissed the side of her head, "Not in the slightest."

He pulled back, his hands awkwardly tapping on the table as he glanced up at Alex, who was staring out the window at the street in a slightly uncomfortable fashion. She must've felt him looking at her, because her eyes shifted to meet his, and a small smile twitched at the corners of her mouth before her hands wrapped around her drink and she looked around the table,

"So, are we making Arthur dance?" Alex asked.

"No!" Arthur exclaimed, looking horrified.

Karen giggled and grabbed his hand, "Yes!"

Arthur huffed, "Well then, you're getting me another drink, because I get the feeling I'm going to need quite a few before you get me out there."

She simply rolled her eyes, "Oh, come on, stupidface!" She dragged him out to the dance floor and proceeded to throw her arms up in the air and engage in some ridiculous dancing.

Arthur did the same, looking absolutely miserable, and then saying a very lame, "Yay?"

Alex laughed and shook her head, and Daisy looked at her with a huge grin, "You're evil, you know that?"

Alex gave her a mischevious look, waving her hand noncommitedly, "Oh, he'll enjoy himself in a few minutes." She stood, her chair scraping back.

Matt looked up at her, "Where're you off to?"

She winked, "Tequila."

"Oh god." Matt's eyes widened as he watched her sashay off. This was going to be an interesting night…

"I take it Alex plus tequila has bad connotations?" Daisy asked, chuckling.

Matt's head was in his hands, "Karen has all informed us of the time Alex got sloshed on tequila and ended up kissing her." He was trying not to think of the results of Alex plus Tequila plus him. Though, he had to admit, the idea was exciting him more than he liked. He shifted in his chair uncomfortably.

"I'll have you know she kissed me." Alex groused, sitting back down with two drinks.

"Two, Alex? Isn't one enough?" Matt teased, "Or do you really want some action tonight?" Alex stuck her tongue out at him and Daisy whacked him in the side, rolling her eyes.

"One's for Arthur. God knows he'll need it." Alex said, a smirk on her face as she watched Karen trying to teach Arthur how to do the cha-cha... to a song that totally didn't work with it.

Daisy laughed at that and then glanced at Alex and then to Matt, then back to Alex, "Mind if we…?" She gestured to the dance floor.

Alex waved her hand, smiling with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes, "Go ahead."

Daisy broke out with a huge grin and grabbed Matt's hand, "C'mon."

Matt found himself being pulled onto the throbbing floor, the music all around him, the thrill of the dance running through him as Daisy's arms went up into the air and she and he weaved around, bodies swaying against each other to the beat of the music. Strangely, as clumsy as he was, he wasn't a terrible dancer. His arms wrapped around her and his nose buried in her hair as the song switched to a slower beat. He had to admit, he loved Daisy, he loved being with her. He loved how trusting and committed, yet so free their relationship was. But…

His head slowly rose and his eyes found Alex, sitting at that table all alone, watching Karen and Arthur, then him and Daisy, and then back to Karen and Arthur, blue eyes longing. He licked his lips as he watched her face as it rested gracefully on one hand. She sipped idly at her tequila, pink lips forming perfectly over the glass. His eyes roamed liberally down her body. She was wearing that gorgeous little black dress he loved, her hair all lovely and wild and undone. His eyes traced the way her hips flared out, and then to her legs peeking out under her skirt. They were long, smooth, and crossed neatly. Wonderful, endless legs that he was quite sure were graceful and light on the dance floor. A small smile quirked on his lips when he saw her heels. Oh, how he loved those gorgeous black heels! Not too tall, not too short, comfortable and strappy and flirty and classy all in one. Funny how Alex's shoes always seemed to match her personality. How did she manage to make everything she wore, from sweats to her little black dress to her River Song costume so sexy? Or…was that her inside them? He blushed and returned his gaze to Daisy, eyes widening when he realized she had been staring at him the whole time, watching the way his eyes had lingered over Alex.

Her eyes were understanding, slightly wide. Her lips pursed as she looked from Matt's face, to Alex, and back to Matt. "You should dance with her." She said softly.

Matt blinked, "Song's not over yet." His arms wrapped tighter around Daisy, even as his heart and his legs were screaming at him to obey her suggestion.

Daisy took her arms out from around his neck and pushed him away, "Go. She should be able to enjoy herself too, and Arthur sure isn't going to do it."

Matt chuckled softly, looking at her a bit like a scared rabbit, "Are you…? You're sure you're okay with it?"

"It's a dance, Matt. Go get her." She gave him a shove and a reassuring smile, walking off to go get herself another drink.

Matt walked up to Alex, looking for all the world like a high school boy who wanted to ask a girl he fancied to the prom. His hands were wringing together and he scratched his head and looked around, licking his lips before returning to look at Alex, who was staring back at him.

"You two get tired or something?" She teased.

Matt chuckled, "Actually…um…" he coughed, looking back at the roving lights of the dance floor, "Want to dance?" He held his hand out to her as awkwardly as a hand could be held out, giving her a shy smile.

Alex looked at him in surprise, her disbelieving eyes staring first at his hand, then at his face to see if he was serious. "Your girlfriend's here, Matt…you're sure this okay? You should be spending time with her…" she said hesitantly.

Matt smiled and shook his head, his hand extending a bit far, "She said she doesn't mind…come on, Kingston." He wiggled his fingers a bit.

One corner of her mouth twitched upward and she stood, setting down her tequila glass with a clink. Her warm hand took his, and he felt a thrill go through him. His smile widened impossibly as she grinned bashfully at him, glancing around as if she wondered if this truly was okay. He gave her hand a reassuring squeeze and tugged her out to the floor.

Unbeknownst to them, Karen was watching. She let go of Arthur's hand, smiling wickedly as she walked up to the DJ. She tapped him on the shoulder, and he looked at her, "Want to make a request?"

Karen gave him a grin, "Just play something slow." She gave him a wink and then walked back to Arthur.

Matt blinked when suddenly the lighting dimmed and a slow, romantic song began playing. "I swear I had nothing to do with this…"

Alex simply laughed and tentatively wrapped her arms around his neck, "A dance you asked for and a dance you shall have, Smith. I don't care what song it is."

He smiled down at her, timidly putting his hands on her waist, and Alex gave him a reassuring smile and closed the small gap between them. Matt gulped as he felt her body swaying gracefully against his own. His arms pulled her closer of their own accord, the feeling of his body molded against hers so natural. She was soft and each curve was so perfect, he wanted to spend hours exploring them. He sighed when her head came to rest on his shoulder, and without realizing it, his hand stroked up and down her back gently. He took a chance and buried his face in that wonderful mane of hers, daring to inhale and capture that glorious scent of peonies, and something else…interestingly tonight…something he couldn't place. His left hand found the small of her back, and his right tangled in her curls. His skin tingled as her long fingers cupped the back of his neck, her body meshing against his own more tightly. He could feel her heartbeat against his, fast and racing and frightened, the same as his. More feelings were being stirred up in him than he'd ever felt in his life, a strange mix of lust, and love, and caring, throbbing through him to the slow, steady beat of the music that they were rocking in time to.

Alex lifted her head from his shoulder and looked up at him, green eyes heavy-lidded and her face flushed pink. He thought she never looked more beautiful than now as the lights played across her perfect skin. Matt's fingers brushed the back of her neck, and he felt a small tremor course through her. Curiosity built within him as she stared up at him, fully trusting, fully his. Her soft lips were slightly parted, the blood of excitement tinting them darker than they had been earlier. A tingling sensation sped down his spine, and his thumb reached forward and grazed across her bottom lip as he smiled down at her.

She trembled violently in his arms, and he felt a jolt course through him, heat spreading throughout his body. He wanted to pull her close, to close the tiny gap between them and crash his mouth onto hers, and by the way she was looking at him… she felt the same way. He leaned down, and he heard her breath catch in her throat the same way his was. Hell, he hadn't been breathing for minutes. They gravitated towards each other…the gap closing.

But Daisy was watching, Matt knew it, and he also knew he didn't want to hurt her.

He brought his hand around Alex's neck to tenderly cup her cheek, and gently kissed her forehead instead.